SPRING 2013 RTW The New Black

Even though we should be looking ahead to lighter and brighter shades of spring, I couldn’t help but notice the vast amount of black on the runways in the Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear collections. Reinterpreted in delicate sheers and refreshing constructions, the new black for Spring seems to be all about showing off a woman’s subtle sexiness through material and form…

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Desiring an online space to explore well-rounded, inspired content in all topics she loves most, Erika created 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. When not enjoying an “occasional" glass of wine and wanderlusting for even warmer climates, Erika can be found sharing laughs with friends and family, and trying her very best to keep up with her 6-year old daughter (yet failing miserably).

I walked away from wearing so much black because I thought it was cliché to be a New Yorker and always wear black and had a desire to try color (which for a plus size girl is scary and I needed to be daring.) As I’ve gotten older I find myself gravitating right back to black and neutrals overall. Loving it, so Spring’s collections are right up my alley.

Love Ackerman sheer top with rock’n pant and mesh heel- HOT! BCBG amazing and affordable. Breathtaking and my where am I going so I can wear this beauty is the last Elie Saab. Wearing black for Spring warrants the sheer and lace to keep the non color-color light.